Can Tho to host 6th southern cake festivalThe annual 6th Southern Traditional Cake Festival will take place
in the Cuu Long (Mekong) River Delta province of Can Tho from April 6 to 9 next
year, according to the province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Balloon flights to be introduced in Hoi AnCentral Quang Nam Province will introduce balloon flights during
Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday in Hoi An City from January, vice director of the
provincial department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ho Tan Cuong told Viet Nam
News yesterday.

To effectively issue e-visas to foreign visitorsThe 14th National Assembly has adopted a resolution on piloting
the issuance of e-visas to foreigners starting on February 1, 2017, which has
been considered a breakthrough in improving the competitiveness of the
Vietnamese tourism industry in the future.

Hang Luoc Flower MarketHang Luoc Flower Market is located in Hang Luoc Street and the
nearby streets as Hang Ruoi, Hang Chai, Hang Khoai, etc. Formed in the early
20th century, Hang Luoc Flower Market is considered as the oldest flower market
in Ha Noi.

Quan Lan Island offers peaceful stop for visitorsQuan Lan Island in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh
promises to give visitors a relaxed and interesting vacation with its beautiful
beaches under pine and clean water as well as mountain.

Photo exhibition highlights country’s beautyAn award ceremony and a photo exhibition for the photo contest
“Viet Nam - Country - People” were held on November 26 in Ha Noi by the Viet Nam
Artistic Photographers’ Association and the Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper.

Ha Noi to promote its image on CNNChair of the Ha Noi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung has
announced that the Committee has budgeted US$2 million of expenditures to
promote the local advantages of the capital city on CNN.

Peaceful beauty at a southern lakeTri An Lake is a man-made lake that stores water for the Tri An
Power Plant in the southern Dong Nai Province. The lake is 323sq.km in area with
islands of various sizes.